Michael Korpiel has been named president and chief operating officer of St. Vincent's East, the hospital announced Tuesday.

The hospital, part of St. Vincent's Health System, said in a news release that Korpiel most recently served as COO of the University of Mississippi Hospitals and Health Systems in Jackson, Miss. St. Vincent's said he has more than two decades of experience in health care operations.

Korpiel's other previous positions have included COO of Methodist Hospitals of Dallas.

"Michael's diverse experience in a large health system, a faith-based hospital and an academic health system uniquely equips him to bring great value and knowledge to our patients and the surrounding community," Vicki Briggs, and executive vice president and COO of St. Vincent's Health System. "He's a great asset to our organization, and we're excited to have him lead our St. Vincent's East Hospital."

Korpiel holds a bachelor's in health education from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania and a master's in health care administration from Texas Woman's University. He is also a doctoral student in the University of Mississippi in Oxford's health care administration program.

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